Burges Salmon LLP’s planning team is known to engage with nationally significant infrastructure projects. Leading the practice from Bristol, Gary Soloman has significant expertise in the planning and compulsory purchase and compensation aspects of regeneration projects, large-scale developments and highway proposals, while Julian Boswall has experience working on NSIPs across a range of sectors. Cathryn Tracey is noted for her handling of onshore wind projects, national highway projects and redevelopments. Elizabeth Dunn is also highly regarded in NSIP work as well as DNS work in Wales.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent partner-led team, very strong on planning, lots of experience and great to work with.’
- ‘The team at Burges Salmon LLP has a wealth of experience and knowledge in planning practice, with the key individuals within the team readily available for contact by Clients and provision of up-to-date feedback. The team works with specialist consultants and facilitates an efficient approach to the delivery of robust applications.’
Key clients
- BP Alternative Energies and Energy Baden Wurttemburg (EnBW)
- Isle of Anglesey County Council
Work highlights
Advising the Hynet project on the carbon capture and storage NSIP on all aspects of the project, including the DCO application for the CCS pipeline and gas storage.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Laura Fuller
Cathryn Tracey
Practice head
Gary Soloman
Other key lawyers
Julian Boswall; Elizabeth Dunn; Cathryn Tracey